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How Can A Painful Acne On The Chin Be Treated?

I have rosacea and just to the right of my chin, I have a quarter size bump that is extremely tender and very red. It came up on Wednesday night. I m taking Doxycycline (50 mg) 3 times a day and using Clyndamicin morning and night. Is there something I can try to relieve the extreme soreness until I see my Dermotologist in 5 days?Thank you YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 27 Nov 2017
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Hello thanks for your question

Some treatment for acne are

Oral antibiotics help control bacteria and lower inflammation. Sometimes your acne may not respond to antibiotics, though. Or you may find they don’t work as well after a few years.
Birth-control pills help some women by regulating their hormones.
Prescription-strength creams, lotions, or gels with retinoid, a form of vitamin A, can help unplug your pores and help antibiotics do their job.
Isotretinoin (formally known as Accutane but now available as the brands Claravis, Sotret, Myorisan, Amnesteem, and Absorica) attacks all causes of acne. The recommended dosage for most of these medications is to take a pill once or twice daily for about 5 months. For most people, this clears the skin completely and permanently. If it recurs, you can repeat the treatment. Women should avoid becoming pregnant while taking this drug.

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How Can A Painful Acne On The Chin Be Treated?

Hello thanks for your question Some treatment for acne are Oral antibiotics help control bacteria and lower inflammation. Sometimes your acne may not respond to antibiotics, though. Or you may find they don’t work as well after a few years. Birth-control pills help some women by regulating their hormones. Prescription-strength creams, lotions, or gels with retinoid, a form of vitamin A, can help unplug your pores and help antibiotics do their job. Isotretinoin (formally known as Accutane but now available as the brands Claravis, Sotret, Myorisan, Amnesteem, and Absorica) attacks all causes of acne. The recommended dosage for most of these medications is to take a pill once or twice daily for about 5 months. For most people, this clears the skin completely and permanently. If it recurs, you can repeat the treatment. Women should avoid becoming pregnant while taking this drug. Kind regards